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Better Than

Definition:

Adjective phrase: Having a higher level of quality, superiority, or performance than something else.

Preposition phrase: Used to indicate that one thing surpasses another in terms of quality, superiority, or performance.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Adjective phrase):

Excelling in quality or performance when compared to something else.
Example: The new smartphone model is better than its predecessor.

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Sense 2 (Preposition phrase):

Used to express that a particular action or situation surpasses another in terms of quality or desirability.
Example: Having a home-cooked meal is always better than eating fast food.

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Usage:

The phrase "better than" is commonly used to compare the quality, performance, or desirability of two or more things. It can be used as an adjective phrase or a preposition phrase depending on the context.

Example sentence:

• Adjective phrase usage: His skills are better than mine.
• Preposition phrase usage: She believes that communication is better than silence.

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